Most of the merchants in theGalleria in Edina are having the equivalent of a sidewalk sale through Saturday, Feb. 5. It's not really a sidewalk sale. I can't see Galleri's merchants going for something like that.

Nor are they calling this a "crazy days" sale. Instead, the shops of distinction are calling it the "The Selection Sale."

Huh? I don't quite get the name, but the deals are worth a trip. Most of the clothing stores are having additional markdowns on fall/winter clothing, but the non-clothing stores have some surprising discounts.

Brass Handle, which has a large selection of decorative hardware and bath accessories, discounts most stock items 25 percent.

Gabberts takes an additional 15 percent off in Odds & Ends

Epitome Papers has an 20 percent off sale merchandise and 10 percent off regular-priced merchandise.

Scandia Down takes 20 percent a selection of pillows, comforters and linens.

Art Resources takes 40 percent off select artwork.

Large stores such as Crate & Barrel, Restoration Hardware and Barnes & Noble did not list special offers during the sale, but all have some clearance.